Category: Sneakers

Denin Air Monarch 4 on the way soon

Brandon King

This Air Monarch is reminiscent of elementary school teacher with a warped sense of fashion. The quintessential “dad shoe”, this incarnation sports a light blue denim upper with gum stitching and other detailing of the same hue showing up on the lacing system, lateral and medial swooshes and on the leather label at the top of the tongue. Red is also present an accent color at various points on the upper and on the tongue labeling and on the rear pull tab. Lastly, the insole features a floral print. The…

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Polar Skate x Nike SB Blazer Low: Official Images

Brandon King

Swedish Skate brand Polar Skate Co. will be dropping this Nike SB Blazer Low in addition to their Nike SB Trainer 1. The white suede upper of this Blazer sports deep royal blue Swooshes on both the lateral and medial sides. On the rear heel of the shoe, “POLAR” is embroidered in royal blue. Behind the tongue reads “Nike SB”, while on the front and on the insole features both the Nike and Polar logos. A white rubber midsole and outsole completes the aesthetic of this shoe. The Polar Skate…

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Kevin Durant ruled out for Game 3, Klay Thompson questionable

Brandon King

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr announced that Kevin Durant would not play in Game 3 of the NBA Finals as he is still dealing with the strained calf suffered in the Conference semifinals. Kerr did add that Durant would be on the practice facility floor later Tuesday for an individual workout. Kerr has previously mentioned that it would be possible for Durant to return with only one practice under his belt, terming it “feasible.” Per Nick Friedell of ESPN: Ultimately the timetable for KD’s return will be determined…

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Nike Kyrie 2 Low now available

Brandon King

The Kyrie Low 2 is the latest edition of Irving’s low collared performance model. This initial colorway features a black mesh upper with a midfoot cage that integrates with the lacing system to help hold the foot in place. White swooshes adorn the lateral side and the medial midfoot, while the same color is used on the external heel cup and lateral side foot rail. This upper sits atop a white speckled midsole and black rubber outsole. The Pegasus Turbo, er Kyrie Low 2 is currently available at retailers such…

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“Defining Moments” Air Jordan 6 rumoured to return in 2020

Brandon King

This Air Jordan 6 was part of Jordan Brand’s original and greatest “Defining Moments” Pack, along with the Air Jordan 11 that celebrated the start of MJ and the Chicago Bulls two separate three-peats originally released back in 2006. It is speculated this will return in 2020 as a stand-alone release. No images has surfaced but the expectation is that it will feature the black nubuck upper golden accents that will reside above a black midsole and clear rubber outsole. The Defining Moments Air Jordan 6 is rumoured to have…

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First look at the “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1

Brandon King

Back in March, we brought news of the “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 becoming a trilogy. At the time of that initial report, we did not have any images of the actual shoe, just a predicted photoshop mock-up via @zsneakerheadz. However thanks to that aforementioned outlet, images of the third version of the “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1. It appears to have a glossy crinkled leather upper and is mostly black with starfish at the toe box, wrapping around the heel, on the lateral and medial swoosh and on the…

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Polar x Nike SB Air Trainer 1 coming this month

Brandon King

Polar Skate Co., a Swedish skateboarding brand has teamed up with Nike to birth this coming Air Trainer 1.  This Air Trainer 1 sports a white leather upper overlaid by section of blue and black , respectively. “POLAR” appears on the forefoot strap  while the Polar and Nike logos appear together on both the tongue and insoles with “NIKE AIR” stitched on the back.  This upper sits atop a white midsole and a gum rubber outsole.  The Polar Skate Co x Nike SB Air Trainer 1 is scheduled to release June…

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“Dutch Orange” Nike Shox R4 on the way

Brandon King

This Nike Shox R4 is part of a lineup of this sneaker’s return.  It sports a white perforated leather upper with black side panels on the medial and lateral sides with dutch orange Swooshes on both locations. White mesh also makes and appearance on the toebox and on the tongue and there are also orange finds a home on the top of tongue and at the inner.  The upper sits above heel Shox columns and a black rubber outsole. The “Dutch Orange” Nike Shox R4 is to release imminently at…

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Vans Stacked Collection Now Available

Brandon King

This three sneaker collection takes two of their classic silhouettes, the Era and Sk8-HI, and puts a new spin on them with exaggerated features.  The two colorways of the Era that are part of this triumvirate both feature stacked midsoles and cotton canvas upper and a multi-panel build. The Sk8-Hi also features a huge midsole and black and purple panels across its upper.  The Vans Stacked Collection is currently available at Vans.com and select skate shops.  

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Another look at the Black and Royal Supreme x Air Jordan 14

Brandon King

This latest, and certainly not the greatest, collaboration between [hypebeast brand] Supreme and Jordan Brand has produced two colorways of Air Jordan 14. Based on a questionable studded jacket MJ wore back in the mid ‘90’s, one shoe is white and black and the other is black and royal. The Supreme x Air Jordan 14 Collection is set for release later this summer at select retail establishments. The sticker price is set at $248 each. Supreme x Air Jordan 14 Black/Chrome-Varsity RoyalBV7630-004$248Summer 2020Supreme X Air Jordan 14White/University RedBV7630-106$258Summer 2019

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